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L79 CDF

1994 Toyota RAV4

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

175,116 mi
Last recorded175,116 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 1994 Toyota RAV4108,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL79 CDF
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 175,116 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 May 2019 172,624 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front And Rear Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Bump Stop Damaged

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 168,337 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 168,337 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 164,340 miles

Nearside Front flexi brake pipe starting to crack

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 164,336 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front flexi brake pipe starting to crack

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 160,947 miles

Both Front Shock Absorber Cover's Deteriorated

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Hose's (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 152,271 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 138,744 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 138,716 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 9 Feb 2013 118,749 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 118,749 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 113,316 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 112,173 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 111,426 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 110,802 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 110,802 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 109,622 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 108,194 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 108,194 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 106,417 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota RAV4?

Based on 1,827,031 MOT tests across 166,014 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,112
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
166,014
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,391
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,816
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20,079
Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,023
position lamp(s) not working 15,294
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L79 CDF is a 1994 Toyota RAV4 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1994 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 108,298 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota RAV4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,391 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L79 CDF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota RAV4 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 32 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L79 CDF is a 1994 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 16 June 1994.

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